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Internet Providers in Thorne Bay, Alaska

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Home Internet in Thorne Bay, AK

  • 1. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Alaska Communications
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 17.7%
  • Alaska Power & Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Thorne Bay, AK

In Thorne Bay, Alaska, Hughesnet stands out as a key internet service provider. Its satellite connection covers the entire city, ensuring reliability for all residents. With a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps, it's not ideal for heavy streaming or gaming but starts at an affordable $49.99 per month. This makes Hughesnet an attractive choice for those who need broad coverage and basic internet usage at a lower cost.

Starlink and Alaska Communications also offer internet services in Thorne Bay. Starlink, another satellite provider, matches Hughesnet's 100% coverage but offers much faster speeds up to 220 Mbps. This higher performance starts at $120 per month, which might be a stretch for budget-conscious users. On the other hand, Alaska Communications delivers DSL connections to only 17.70% of the city. With a top speed of 10 Mbps and a starting price of $84.99 per month, it serves a smaller segment of residents. Though limited in reach, Alaska Communications provides an alternative option. Overall, Hughesnet and Starlink serve Thorne Bay effectively with their comprehensive satellite coverage.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Hughesnet
  • Alaska Communications
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Alaska Power & Telephone
5.050000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Thorne Bay, AK

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thorne Bay, AK
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
18.490000000000002%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.33999999999999997%

List of Internet Providers in Thorne Bay, AK

Provider Type Top Speed
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL 10 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Thorne Bay, AK

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Alaska Communications $84.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Alaska Power & Telephone $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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